CST Team Lead - Licensed Therapist

The Ship Group Services LLC.

Almonte

USD 84,000

Job description

Position: CST Team Lead – Licensed Therapist

Location: Charlotte, NC
Job Type: W2, Full-Time

Compensation:

$40/hour (billable rate, including OPT) – potential of $83,200 annually
$50 per assessment
Paid admin hours (meetings/trainings)
$60/week mileage reimbursement

About TSG Behavioral Health:
TSG Behavioral Health & Community Services (TSGBH) is a mission-driven organization based in Charlotte, NC, committed to providing culturally responsive, high-quality mental health services. We serve adults across North and South Carolina and are deeply rooted in reducing health disparities, empowering communities, and supporting holistic recovery.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced licensed therapist to lead our Community Support Team (CST). This position blends clinical leadership with hands-on therapeutic work. The CST Team Lead will provide therapy to adults with mental health and/or substance use disorders, coordinate intensive community-based services, and ensure Medicaid compliance and documentation standards are met.

This is your opportunity to take a clinical leadership role while still engaging in direct practice—making a tangible impact in your community.

What You’ll Do:
Clinical Leadership & Supervision:

Supervise all CST staff (excluding yourself), including QPs, APs, CPSS, and Paraprofessionals.
Develop individual supervision plans and facilitate weekly team meetings.
Provide training, clinical expertise, and oversight on interventions and service delivery.
Monitor team caseloads and service effectiveness.

Therapy & Treatment Planning:

Provide direct therapy to CST clients.
Conduct assessments (including CCAs and functional needs assessments).
Develop and revise Person-Centered Plans (PCPs) aligned with Medicaid guidelines.
Deliver evidence-based interventions and behavior modification strategies.

Service Coordination & Compliance:

Create and manage weekly CST schedules and staff assignments.
Ensure team provides 24/7 crisis response coverage and adheres to Medicaid service expectations.
Audit notes and documentation for compliance and clinical quality.
Ensure adherence to NC DHHS Clinical Coverage Policy 8A-6.

Community Engagement:

Coordinate care with medical providers, housing resources, and social services.
Support clients with skills restoration (daily living, social, wellness, housing stability).
Lead crisis de-escalation efforts and symptom management support in the field.

What We’re Looking For:

Licensed in NC: LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, or Associate Level under supervision.
2+ years of clinical experience (community-based or outpatient preferred).
Experience leading teams or strong leadership potential.
Must meet qualifications and expectations of CST Clinical Coverage Policy.
Comfortable working in homes, shelters, and community settings.
Organized, strong communicator, passionate about recovery and wraparound services.

What You’ll Gain:

A flexible, community-focused work schedule.
Competitive compensation and growth potential.
Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
The chance to lead a Medicaid-compliant CST with real community impact.

Why Join Us?
This role isn’t just about meeting quotas. It’s about changing lives, leading a team with autonomy, and helping individuals live independently through thoughtful, culturally competent care.

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role while still practicing clinically—this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.